Florida New Business Filings — April 29, 2026
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · 3,052 new business registrations
On April 29, 2026, Florida recorded 3,052 new business filings, reflecting sustained entrepreneurial activity across the state. The day's registrations increased 1.4% compared to the prior period's 3,011 filings, demonstrating steady growth in business formation. Florida Limited Liability Companies dominated the filing mix at 84.1% of all registrations, while Miami maintained its position as the clear leader with 334 filings, nearly triple the activity of the second-place city.
Highlights
- Miami's 334 filings represent 10.9% of the day's total registrations, significantly outpacing Orlando (153) and St. Petersburg (149). The Miami metro area continues to be Florida's primary business formation hub.
- Cleaning services emerged as the top business keyword with 49 filings, suggesting strong demand in the residential and commercial cleaning sector. Care, capital, and investments tied for second place with 38 filings each.
- Property-related business formations remained robust, with 'property,' 'home,' and 'properties' combining for 103 filings. This reflects continued investor interest in Florida's real estate market.
- LLCs overwhelmingly dominated filing choices at 84.1%, while traditional corporations represented only 11.1% of new filings combined. This structural preference suggests entrepreneurs favor liability protection with simplified management.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,568 | 84.1% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 296 | 9.7% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 108 | 3.5% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 42 | 1.4% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 32 | 1.0% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
| DOMLP | 1 | 0.0% |
| Trust | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 334 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 153 |
| 3 | ST. PETERSBURG | 149 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 138 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 88 |
| 6 | NAPLES | 62 |
| 7 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 54 |
| 8 | HIALEAH | 52 |
| 9 | KISSIMMEE | 49 |
| 10 | BOCA RATON | 49 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 54 |
Trends
Florida's new business filings showed modest growth today, up 1.4% from April 28's 3,011 registrations. While this represents consistent activity, the single-digit percentage increase suggests a stabilization phase after higher growth rates in previous reporting periods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on April 29, 2026?
Miami led significantly with 334 filings, followed by Orlando (153), St. Petersburg (149), Tampa (138), and Jacksonville (88). These top five cities accounted for approximately 59% of all daily filings.
What types of businesses were most popular in today's filings?
Cleaning services topped the keyword list with 49 filings. Property-related businesses were also strong, with combined filings for 'property,' 'home,' and 'properties' reaching 103. Care services, investments, and venture-related businesses also showed significant activity.
What business structure did most entrepreneurs choose today?
Florida Limited Liability Companies dominated with 2,568 filings (84.1% of total), followed distantly by Domestic Profit Corporations at 296 filings (9.7%). The strong preference for LLCs reflects entrepreneurs' desire for flexible liability protection and simpler operational requirements.